La Vina Manchester Deansgate

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   Mick

   Manchester1 review

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Whilst the food served was tasty the portions were very small even by tapas standards 3 cod and potato croquets for £10 for instance! Meal for 2 came to £87 and the food came all at once so we were done and dusted min under an hour! A 12.5% service charge had been automatically added to the bill which also annoying whilst the service was fine it wasn’t particularly attentive - I do t think we’ll return.
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Cheshire2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Pricey almost nicey. Try Tempranillo in Macclesfield to correct!
   

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   Mike

   Manchester1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had an excellent meal. All staff were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be coming again.
   

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   Michael

   Kent3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a lovely meal here and the staff were really friendly. Nice ambience and was not rushed at all. Would not hesitate to come back next time we’re in Manchester
   

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   Matt

   Yorkshire1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Sadly we would not go back. The food was poor with people so drunk they were falling off chairs
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Yorkshire1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Ate here yesterday and the staff were so attentive and lovely. You couldn’t fault them, checking on us and the food came out quickly and we were given hot plates which is a bonus as you don’t get that often. However for tapas in the UK the price was extortionate for the food. We thought paying that much you would be having big portions however completely wrong. Ordered the jamon croquetas and was given the tiniest plate with 3 croquetas on the size of a cocktail sausage. Ordered bread to go with it …£6 for 4 slices of bread! The berenjenas were watery and tasteless. The chorizo was tiny. The food was just bland and we left so hungry which is a real shame because you can’t fault the staff and service but the food is massively lacking. Total cost of the meal £74 for 4 tapas and a bottle of wine. Not worth it unless they’re going to improve their portion sizes and the flavour of the food.
   

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   Jo

   London14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food and service were good, although was surprised to get all the food at the same time - we're used to tapas arriving at different points.
   

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   Emma

   Manchester1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing friendly staff. Service & food wonderful. Clean & tidy seating area upstairs.
   

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   Judith

   Lancashire1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 21 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Although the food was tasty we were very disappointed with the portion sizes for the price. Yes, I know tapas is small plates, but 3 ham croquettes £6, 4 meatballs £10, small wedge of tortilla £7, come on you’re having a laugh! It was our first and will be our last visit.
   

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    Jodi

    Kent3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Would have scored higher but I booked a table for 6.30 and when we arrived we were told they were closing at 7.30. You should have really told us that at point of booking or emailed us afterwards. I understand why, as it is a Monday in February, and the staff were really lovely. I do think they should have told us though before we arrived.
    

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